Sales Ledger​/Finance Assistant

We have a vacancy for a Sales Ledger / Finance Assistant to join our finance team, based at our Administration Head Office in Ashton in Makerfield (near Wigan). The role will primarily cover all aspects of the sales ledger, while also supporting the wider finance function as required.

Who We Are NWTT (North West Timber Treatments Limited) is a well-established, family-owned timber and construction supplier with seven depots situated throughout the North West of England.

The company has experienced significant growth over the last three years and is looking forward to further growth in the years ahead.

If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you Why Join Us?

Stable, Growing Business

• Join a well-established company with continued growth plans.

Small Finance Team

• Work closely with a supportive, friendly team.

Varied Role

• A strong sales ledger focus with exposure to wider finance activities.

On-site Parking

• Free parking available.

Office-Based Role

• Clear structure and daily collaboration (no remote/hybrid working).

Responsibilities Categorisation of delivery notes from all regional depots.

Posting delivery note confirmations into the accounting system and generating sales invoices.

Issuing invoices to customers via email / EDI portals / post on a daily basis.

Reviewing bank receipts and allocating customer payments to trade accounts promptly.

Generating and distributing routine customer statements.

Dealing with customer and branch queries regarding account status.

Day-to-day management of credit control processes, including liaison with credit agencies and outsourced collection agents.

General filing and archiving of sales paperwork.

Other general finance duties may include:
Ad hoc assistance with petty cash expenditure posting.

Answering the telephone as required.

Ad hoc project work including audit preparation, systems development and business improvements.

What You’ll Need Previous experience in sales ledger and customer account management.

A positive “can do” attitude, with strong customer communication skills.

Ability to work well as part of a small, closely knit team.

Advantageous experience and skills: AAT Level 2 (or higher), or a clear demonstration of double entry bookkeeping principles.

Confidence using an integrated accounting system within a wider ERP system.

General IT skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).